January 1, 2009
The entire Antipolo City became noisy minutes before Christmas Eve. Mj,
Hanna, and I were eating when 12:01 am ticked. We had to stop so that we could
witness the fireworks display in the neighboring subdivisions, since none of us
dared to buy fireworks (paputok).
Hanna enjoyed the sight of colorful and magnificent fireworks. We just
come inside the house when the unhealthy smoke scattered.
It was past one when we slept.
At six, I was already awake. I was about to bring Michael’s’ uniform and
ID to Megamall because he was in Laguna.
Before 8 am, I was already in the FX terminal, waiting for other
passengers. Minutes after I sat, Michael texted me. He said he was going home.
So, I did not have to go to SM. Without remorse, I went back home.
Before twelve, we were all at Tito Jun’s house. The homeowners invited
their families. So, there was a get-together there. It was my first time to be
with them on an occasion like this. However, it was not my first time to that
house.
There’s plenty of food. My kids were so happy. They received cash and
material gifts. One hundred fifty pesos each from Ka Sonny. Fifty pesos each
from Tita Ning. Fifty pesos from Lola. Gifts from Ninang Apple and Tito Jun.
New Year like this is seemed to be blessed start of the year.
Before five, we were home. Though tired, I was very happy. It would
linger on me until I go back to Bulan. I enjoyed the presence of my family.
Mj and I planned to buy a bag for me in Ynares, but it was not realized
due to our tantrummy kids. They fell asleep at past eight.
At 6 pm, Ate Che and I were texting. She told me about the rainy
condition in Bulan. She said, “Miss q na kau, eh. Gari graben man urumpukan
ta sadi.”
January 2, 2009
I bonded with Zildjian before I left for Bautista at 8. I told him to
behave and not to take Hanna’s toys.
Hanna was still sleeping.
Minutes after I reached Bautista, I started the laundry. I was helped by
Gie since she gave me their dirty clothes. She did the rinsing. I did some hanging.
After lunch, I looked for Mama’s clothes and pants or other needs while
I kept the boxes of clothing and while cleaning the room.
I had to stop it because I could ruin their sleep. I pursued it at past
3.
At 4:30, I made a letter to Mj. It goes like this:
Honey,
We are now in our 5th year of togetherness, I mean
relationship. And, though we were not often together, I knew, and you knew we
survived so many trials in life. Storms and many painful obstacles had not
separated us, but it only made us deep-rooted to what we expect from each
other.
Our homelessness is not forever. Someday our wildest dream may come
true. Just pursue dreaming, while helping me make my dreams. I need your trust
and inspiration.
Hanna and Zildjian are getting bigger. It means bigger demands. We,
however, hold hands to meet them. They are our lives. They connect us. We are
together because of them. Thus, let’s help each other so that we can provide
their needs and wants.
I knew you were one of the best moms in the world. You will not let them
starve and be hurt. I knew you are loving, caring, and protective mother for
them and I love you for that. Naks!
Happy anniversary!
Bee,
I cooked and dish washed before I joined Jano and Gie in watching movie.
We watched ‘Forrest Gump.’ It was a great film! It was value laden. Tom Hanks
ran and ran. Though his IQ was only 75%, he had been successful in every
endeavor.
It was past 10:20 pm when I slept.
January 3, 2009
Before six, I was already wide awake. It was so cold, thus I went back
under my blanket, after I filled the electric air pot with water and switched
on it.
It was seven when I left Bautista. My mag-iina was still on the
bed when I reached my in-laws’ house. I waited for Taiwan to notify me that he
was already in our rendezvous.
At past nine, we met at 7Eleven Antipolo-Bayan and we rode a jeep to
Cubao. We were going to Bodino. At past ten, we got there.
Auntie Vangie was busy cleaning, but she talked to us about Mama. She
wanted Mama and me with my family to settle in Polot as soon as possible. She
impliedly uttered a promise to help.
After that she related to us the slut-like actions and verbal
expressions of Arlyn or Ayen, their maid that I recommended. In connection with
that, she wanted another maid, who would take her position.
While waiting for lunch, I talked to the second maid, I recommended to
Auntie Vangie, as well. She was cooking. Later, I conversed with Ate Nelia,
Rachie, Abeng, and Ate Nelie—my former co-workers there. We kid Rachie.
Auntie Vangie gave us shirts and other items (T-shirts and blouses for
Sia Family; jogging pants, blouses and bags for Mj and Mama; toys for my kids;
Swiss knife and shirt for me; and shirts for Taiwan. She, as I expected, handed
me down an envelope with cash on it for Mama.
We left Bodino at 12:30 pm. I dropped by SM Marikina. Taiwan went home.
In the mall, I bought LET reviewer, using Mama’s money. I also purchased
Mama’s milk and biscuits using my P200 gift check.
I kept the P1,000 in my wallet. It’s Mama’s promise to me.
In Gate 2, I bought her eye solution and Vitamin B-complex.
I was home before 4 pm. I related to them what Auntie Vangie told me.
Jano and Gie knew about P1,000 I got or took from Mama’s money. The P3,000 left
was turned over by Mama to Gie. Later I kept some of my clothes then I talked
to Mama for the last few minutes. Then at past 5:30, I left for Bayan.
I packed my stuff and counted the shirts and blouses for Sia Family.
There was one excess in t-shirts and two pairs of blouses. I gave the tee to
Tatay. I gave one blouse to Nanay. And I gift wrapped the other for Amy.
Efear texted me at 8. He had learned about my trip to Bulan tomorrow and
Mama’s condition. Later, we exchanged inspirational messages all about life and
fate.
Mj and I had a bonding moment after she had tended our kids asleep. We
talked about several things.
January 4, 2009
Though I was still sleepy, I tried to feel the remaining hours with my
kids. I kissed and hugged them many times. I talked to Hanna. I teased and
vexed Zj, who was crying afterwards. I played with them, as well.
At past one, I left Rancho. Onel came with us to Cubao because I could
not carry all the baggage. I have got only one plastic bag. Ilek ang Nicole
have packed two big bags, not to mention the shoulder bags.
Before two, we were in Cubao. The number of passengers was tremendous.
Fare was P500. Baggage there, here, and everywhere. It was so jampacked.
I saw Nonoy there. He texted me happy trip later.
Past 2, we left Cubao. It was past six when the bus stopped over for our
dinner. I bought load first. Then, I joined Ilek and Nicole in eating. The
latter bought the chicken intently for our baon.
I texted or replied to Mj, Padi Glenn, Nonoy, and Ate Che’s text
messages. Afterwards, I tried to catch sleep despite the difficulty of sitting
position. Plus, we were stuck in a one-way traffic jam for almost an hour.
January 5, 2009
We were a bit stranded due to mechanical problems, but it was okay. It
was better than an accident. I thanked God for that.
At six, we were already in Bulan Integrated Terminal. After 30 minutes,
I was already upstairs. I just gave them the t-shirts and blouses—given by
Auntie Vangie.
When I got downstairs at 11:30, it was only when I conversed with Ate
Ningning, Aileen. Kuya Tantan, and other neighbors. They all asked about Mama.
At two pm, I went to Amy’s house. I left my gift for her. I knew she was
not there. I just could not be there at night.
When I got home, I rewrote the lesson plan I made for my classmate.
Then, at past 3, I used Aileen’s PC. I tried Powerpoint Presentation
using our pictures, that I saved on it.
I was already in school at 4:45. I waited for Ate Che, who texted me
earlier that she had something to discuss about PRC. At past five, she ang Ate
Salve arrived. She showed us PRC’s Memo about LET Registration. January 30 is
the deadline. Whew! It was not the good news. I was worried about the budget
since Papay Benson’s in need also of money today and January 30, 2009 is the
day when our midterm exam was scheduled. Before that date could be, however I
still need enough money for registration.
At seven-thirty, after class, I read the book of Francis J. Kong,
entitled “Three Little Words on Life, on Love on Laughs” that I borrowed from
Ate Salve. I used the bookmark that Ate Che gave me. She personalized it.
Friendship quotes with her picture, birthday, e-mail address, and a short
message were included therein.
Reading a book of Kong educated me. I learned Murphy’s Law. Here it
goes:
1. Nothing
is as easy as it looks, everything takes longer than you think; if anything can
go wrong it will.
2. A
day without a crisis is a total loss.
3. The
other line always moves faster.
4. The
chance of the bread falling with the peanut-butter-and-jelly side down is
directly proportional to the cost of the carpet.
5. Inside
every large problem is a series of small problems struggling to get out.
6. Whatever
hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.
7. No
matter how long or hard you shop for an item, after you’ve bought it, it will
be on sale somewhere cheaper.
8. Any
tool dropped while repairing a car will roll underneath to the exact center.
9. The
repairman will never have seen a model quite like yours before.
10. You
will remember that you forget to take out the trash when the garbage truck is
two doors away.
11. Friends
come and go, but enemies accumulate.
12. The
light at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of an oncoming train.
13. Beauty
is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.
Before I ate dinner, I conversed first with Mama Leling. I related to
her about Mama’s blindness and the truth about it.
At nine-thirty, I was advising Ate Salve (She was the first one who
texted me.) about the misunderstanding happened tween her and Ate Celinne. She
thanked me.
January 6, 2009
Right after I rose, I immediately gathered my dirty clothes and
handwashed them later. Most of them were used before I went to Antipolo City.
At nine, I finished laundry.
Again, Papay Benson irritated me when he wanted us to sun-dry palay,
as if we were not willing to do so. We did it quick, but before we could
de-sack them, the sky turned gray. He just tired me up.
After the two subjects, I waited for 8:30 pm to come. I have promised
Jay-R that I would be at his father’s last night vigil tonight. So, even though
it was raining hard, I was determined to be there. I did not want to break my
promise.
The rain was terrible. There was thunder and lightning. My shoes got
wet, but it was okay. I knew they would be glad to see me.
It was past nine when I got there. Immediately, I was treated with food
by Many Aday. Alter, after supper, I gave P100. It was only what I could afford
to give. I just loaned it from Ate Che.
After more than one hour of waiting for Jay-R to see, I decided to see
if he was at Ate Mila’s house since I heard it from her niece.
I was right! He was with his friends. Some of them knew me. They are
Noli, Dan, Joebert, Ging, Luis, Eda, Roda, Maggi, Adamson, Roy, and two others.
Adamson lively greeted me. So, Jay-R let us talk a while.
Later I found myself drinking gin ang talking like an Englishman.
Adamson initiated the English-speaking scheme, which, I thought, irritated some
of our kainuman. I just pursued it because Adamson was so insistent. We
changed our place, but I stopped drinking.
January 7, 2009
At past twelve o’ clock in the morning, I was not already enjoying the
moment. The people around me were drunk. Others were gambling and were vexing
each other. I wanted to sleep; however, it would be awkward if I did it as
early as that. Thus, I waited for them to leave.
At 3 am, I tried to catch sleep despite coldness of monobloc chairs that
I lined up and the irritable mosquito bites. I just closed my eyes. I also
changed the place, where I thought I had a forty wink.
I thought it was 6:30 or 7 am when I was hailed by Jay-R. I joined him
and Bobby—our nephew. I conversed with them. I talked to Bobby, as well, when
Jay-R prepared our breakfast.
Later, we went to Mamay Tessie’s house. He was going to text there since
signal is abundant in that area. I talked to Bigit and Osep.
At nine, we ate rice and adobo. Before we finished it, his friends
arrived. They were teenagers. Some knew me in the face. Some knew me by name.
Others were new faces to me, but they were all strangers to me, so I stopped
eating.
Later, a bottle of gin was served. I just took in one shot, but I did
not leave the group. I listened to their conversation. Sometimes, they would
talk to me.
The lunch was served to us. But I have only eaten a little due to the
feeling of fullness, yet I was satisfied with it.
At past one, the funeral servicemen took out the coffin of Papay Titong.
All were ready to take him to his resting place. The funeral parade started
after a few minutes.
The ritual bored me so much. I had just got carried away to their
weeping and lamentations. Then, some funny scenes happened, such as the
picture-taking.
The parade from church to cemetery took place more than hour of rites in
the church. Picture-taking delayed it.
After the coffin was sealed in the tomb by concrete materials, I left
the cemetery to run-walked so that I would not be late.
To make the story short, I got home. Papay Benson was interested in the
facts about my deceased uncle. He kept on questioning me.
I was in school at 4:40 pm. I was too early, however it just bored me. I
wanted someone to talk with. I wanted to be alive. And, alas, Ma’am Gerona was
not around.
In the library, while I was writing, I felt terrible sleepiness. I
closed my eyes for a few minutes because it would be of big help to alleviate
the great drowsiness. But it was not successful. I had to sit straight because
it was so shameful to sleep in the library. Good thing I had a nice
conversation with my four classmates.
Later, when they were gone, I jotted down important facts in my notebook
as preparation for my LET exam.
After dinner, I wrote an entry to my journal. I did not dare to watch tv
afterwards. I slept instead.
January 8, 2009
At past six, I got up just to pee. I went back to sleep because I was
still sleepy. I stayed upstairs for almost an hour. I did not know if I had
fallen asleep.
I swept in the buladan when I already had my hot coffee.
At nine, I was doing Nonoy’s reports. He entrusted me his reports on
Logic and Rizal. I did first the latter.
Sun-drying palay made delays on my works. Nonoy helped me in
lifting, but I did the scattering.
At past twelve, Aileen offered her load to me. She let me use her phone
and its balance to text whoever I wanted to; thus, I texted Flor, asking Mama’s
condition. She did not reply.
Padi Glenn and Mj were the only two who replied. I told Padi about the
deadline of filing for LET and my uncertainty of availing it.
Mj and I talked about it also. She suggested me to ask financial help to
Auntie Vangie, after I told her my state here and the crisis faced by Papay
Benson.
Today is Thursday. I was expecting a wonderful bonding time with my
co-unit earners. I was right! Ate Salve invited me to their house, as well. We
were going to have merienda there. I committed so fast.
In Jardin’s residence, we ate pansit-bihon guisdao, that we
bought in 9-Balls as a contribution; cake, bibingka, and haleya.
The three were Ate Che’s compliments.
We did karaoke afterwards; however, I did not have a long use of the
microphone because we had to stop at 5:30 pm. We had to attend the second
period class.
After Prof Ed 4, I wrote in the library. I stopped it 15 minutes before
the bell rang so that my hand would have a rest.
At nine-thirty, I went upstairs and played ‘Link 5’ on my cell phone. It
was 10 when I stopped to sleep.
January 9, 2009
I did sweeping before I drank hot coffee. Then, I pursued making Nonoy’s
report. I had to stop it merely to scatter the palay in the buladan.
Papay Benson helped me in lifting.
While sun-drying palay, I used the PC. I made Jasleen’s scrapbook
through Powerpoint. I started doing the application yesterday using Hanna and
Zj’s pictures.
At twelve, we were done re-sacking palay. Good thing, we had made it
before the great rain fell.
After lunch, I pursued the PC work. I knew Aileen was fascinated by it.
But I have to quit because it might be the reason why Skye was not sleeping.
Instead, I took a nap. I got up at 4 pm.
I was already in school at 5:10. I spent the remaining minutes in the
library. I tutored Gleazy in her report.
Auntie Vangie sent me load. We text-conversed alter about Mama. We both
felt dismayed for Jano, who did not give us news about Mama’s checkups.
I also texted Mj. She told me that she’s going to ask help to Auntie
Vangie so that I would register on January 30—the last day of filing.
Since Ma’am Gerona and Ma’am Golloso were absent, I had a chance to
converse with my co-unit earners. I joined them in laughing bonding.
Then, at past 7, Ate Che invited us—the first batch of unit earners, to
unwind. I did not decline, of course.
At past eight, we were already at Ate Salve’s house. We just ate and
drank. We talked merely. We did not do karaoke.
Before 10:30, I was home. The door was still open, so I did not have a
hard time knocking.
January 10, 2009
I greeted Auntie Vangie and some of my friends when I woke up. Auntie
replied later.
After dishwashing at past 8 am, I went to Bulasu. I conversed with Ate
Quennie. I was there for almost an hour. I just borrowed Module 3.
When I got home, I wrote. I was not obliged to cook. Aileen did the
task, but I must wash the dishes.
I washed some of my polo. Later, sun-drying palay was declared by
Papay Benson. Despite the silent disagreement I followed his command.
At first few minutes of sun-drying palay, I could manage to read
the LET Reviewer, but I must quit it due to the pestering of the chickens and
ducks. I kept on shooing them away and throwing stones at them. Instead, I
played ‘Link 5.’
We were done re-sacking palay at 3:45 pm, I took a rest for a
while before I took a bath.
Then, I pursued writing. No one disturbed me, except the electric
interruption.
I was reviewing for the LET after dishwashing and while watching tv.
January 11, 2009
Again, sweeping had been my warmup activity right after I rose. I did it
before having coffee.
I scattered the palay and put them back to the sacks after a few
hours. I was very disappointed. We thought it would rain. Alas! My effort had
been useless.
I prayed to Gid not to rain, but He made us worried.
I was inspired to sun-dry palay today because I wanted to take an
exam (LET). It would adversely affect me, as well. Though Papay Benson needed
money for fertilizers, I knew he wanted me to avail myself of the examination
on April 5. I also knew that Aileen had already told him about the deadline for
filing or application.
At past eleven, we restarted sun-drying palay. I hoped it would
not turn into spoilage. Lifting sacks of palay is so tough.
We were done re-sacking at 3 pm. I took a nap after that. I was upstairs
for about 30 minutes.
At five, I texted Auntie Vangie about the applicants. She rejected them.
She wanted someone like Lenlen, the last maid I recruited for them. She also
asked why Jano did not text her about Mama. I knew the reason, but I did not
confide in her. I knew she just wanted me to confide.
I was so sleepy at past nine. So, even though my friends were texting
me, I did not reply to them. I just greeted them good night.
January 12, 2009
Sun-drying palay, again, was my priority task today. I did not do
anything, like dishwashing or sweeping aside from that.
While doing the task, I was answering the LET reviewer. I was not doing
very well, it was because I lacked review, but it was obvious that I could pass
the LET. If only, I would do it heartily.
At past two, we were done. Thank God! I could take a rest early, so I did.
I went upstairs a minute later.
At five, I was already in school. I stayed in the library with my
classmates. We laughed endlessly there over several funny matters. I also
tutored my former classmate.
Mj texted me. She just regarded my state and condition. It was 6:30 pm.
Bad thing was she has not enough load to answer my questions on my mind. Thus,
I did not ask her. I just wanted to know why she asked Auntie Vangie about
something and what it was.
I pursued answering questions in the reviewer after the class. I found
out that I really must read and read it before answering.
January 13, 2009
I waited too long for the sun to shine. The sacks of palay to be
sun-dried were already in the buladan. It was 10 when we scattered them,
though the sun did not come out totally. Thirty minutes after, we had to
re-sack some of them because the clouds were so dark. I was so angry with the
weather.
Before twelve, Ate Ningning irked me unintentionally when she spilled
the palay in the buladan. She wanted us to sun-dry them again.
So, we did. However, the dark clouds came back. Papay Benson arrived and
declared to re-sack them, it was the second time! And it was so exhausting.
I just did not hold grudges.
I was so active in our class today. They chose me as a group leader.
Vacant. It was after we bonded in the canteen, I was doing Cimanes’
report. I finished it in one sitting.
And at Prof Ed 14 class, I also actively participated in the discussion.
Ma’am liked my answers.
At seven-thirty, I was in the library. I read.
January 14, 2009
I did not sweep in the buladan because the sky was grey, instead
I used the PC. Aileen told me to use it because the consumption would not be
metered. It was the electric service provider’s fault. Then, she gave me P50
since their tricycle sidecar was sold yesterday. Thus, I bought load.
I was so contented in using the computer today. I just stopped when I
ate lunch. I pursued it after dishwashing. However, I must quit it because
Papay Benson initiated the sun-drying palay. I just helped him, and I
attended to it.
At 3 pm, I cooked biko and later we re-sacked the palay.
At five, I was already in school. I conversed with Mr. Medalla—the
oldest unit earner in RGCC and later, to some of our classmates.
While the reporter was giving his lesson, I was busy tutoring Mrs.
Butalan in her report about Principle. Later, I was writing explanations to
Cimanes’ report. What I did yesterday was not her report indeed.
Ma’am Golloso was absent; thus, I had a chance to converse with my
co-unit earners. I had a nice time talking with Mr. Medalla about current
issues. He’s well adept, huh! Then, I communicated with Ate Salve and Sharon
about LET and filing.
At 7:30, I was all alone in the library. I wrote and read. Minutes
later, Mj’s text message, “S skul k p? My skit Zj. Ngtatae at nagsusuka,”
arrived. I replied immediately. I asked why. I had learned that Nanay gave Zj
and Hanna unripe mango. Hanna experienced vomiting, but she was okay now. Zildjian’s not yet. Mj was giving him medicines. I
just was scared that it might lead to amoebiasis again. It, of course entailed
hospitalization. I did not want that to happen because I was also in need of
money for my LET.
At past eight, Padi Glenn
came in. I had not read his text message. He just wanted to talk to me about
the LET, thus we talked. I told him that I’m so willing to file in PRC this
January.
Before he left, I lent to him
my reviewer since I had borrowed Ate Che’s. She would bring it morrow.
After I ate supper, my cute
cousin, Klyn texted me. We conversed about LET, as I opened it up. She has
learned from me that the registration is only P900. So, she would make a way to
provide it.
As we bade good night to each
other, she gave me an assurance that she wanted to help me land a teaching job.
Mj sent this at 10 pm: “Ang
hrap pg wla k. Llo n pg ngkkskit ang kds. Mnsan n22liro n icp q. Naiiyak n lng
aq hbang pngmmasdan q kids. Hay!”
I replied, “Kya u yan.
Pasasaan ba’t 2 n tayong mag-aalaga sa knila.”
We exchanged lovely messages
after that.
Then, Kuya Bambi and I
conversed. We talked about girls. His girlfriend, Marjs, Mj, and others.
January 15, 2009
At seven, I was having coffee while listening to music. Then, I watered
my bonsai trees and other plants.
Since the sky was grey, I did
not do anything about sun-drying palay, instead I used the computer. I
pursued making slide. I edited some of them, too.
At nine-thirty, before I
texted Auntie Vangie about Ayen’s mother’s words, Mj sent a text message to me.
It was a bad tiding. “D2 kmi doktor. Nka-dextrise Zj. Suka, tae p rn, e. Wla
nman amoeba, pro my bacteria.”
I was so gloomy. I pity
Zildjian.
Auntie Vangie replied. She
was annoyed because Ayen’s mother wanted her daughter to leave Quezon City this
afternoon because she has learned that Ayen is sick, which was not true
according to Auntie.
We were texting until one pm
about it. I have learned that Tiya Dolor phoned on Auntie Vangie right after
she talked to me.
Auntie Vangie also gave me
some updates about Mama and Lola Alice’s proposal, that was congruent to her.
Mj asked me to borrow P500 to
Taiwan so that she could pay the hospitalization bill of Zj. I texted Jenny
twice. She just replied once, but I knew she texted or replied to Mj.
I have learned from Mj that
she has borrowed P500 from Jenny. I was somehow relieved by that.
At 2 pm, we were done
sun-drying palay, I mean, wind-drying, because there was no sunshine. It
just peeped for a few minutes.
I was two minutes late in my
first period class, but I was not late in the roll call.
During vacant time, I joined
the ‘Inseparables’—as what Ma’am Girado called our group, in the canteen.
Sharon treated us. It was a birthday treat for her daughter, who just turned
one on January 6.
Then, I separated with them.
I finished Nonoy’s report in Literature 2. It was about ‘Thor and Loki’s Journey
to the Castle of Giants.’ I liked and comprehended the story. I thought I have
summarized it so nicely.
At eight, Mj replied. I was
in the library at that time. She said, “Sorry ngaun lng aq txt. Kkauwi lng
nmin. Empty batt p aq. Tgal kc maubos dextrose. 2 beses p cya tumae ng sira.
Saka sumuka p knina. Blik p kmi doc bkas pra s checkup.”
Then, I asked her how much
they have spent.
She said, “1,300. Wla p
gmot. Ska gtas n lactose-free. Prblm q bka nxwk q p mbyran jen pmbnyag kc un e,
s sahod ni Mykl n lng. Byran q tlga delay lang.”
I advised her to tell it to
Jen.
I was still annoyed. I knew
it was their fault. However, I was thankful that it was not that costly like
the last time.
January 16, 2009
I was editing the slides after I made Skye’s photos into Microsoft
Powerpoint presentation. Then, I had to sun-dry palay at ten.
Drizzle distracted my work. I
was always irritated due to cloudy and windy weather, not to mention the
pestering of ducks and chickens. I could not concentrate in PC.
At past 12, I texted Mj. She
told me that Zildjian was still on diarrhea, but not quite. He was now playing,
and he has eaten a bit of food. She just was loadless, so she could not
tell me more. Yet, I was hopeful that he’s well now.
At two-thirty, we were done
re-sacking of palay. I stayed upstairs. I wrote. I read. And I took a nap.
At past five, I was already
in school. I, as always, accepted free tutorial, but I must smile while doing
it. Besides, it was not tough one.
Ma’am Golloso was absent
again, so I had a chance to stay in the library for two hours—straight. At
first, I joined in the conversation of my classmates, but later, I enjoyed
reading developmental psychology book.
Glaiz and I were left
two-alone. We were not talking at each other like whenever we were with them. I
felt ashamed to make fun with her, but I guess we would be comfortable with
each other soon.
Jenny Pelia texted me at 9:45
pm. She seemed wanted to ask me something that she said, “Musta?”
I replied twice, but I have
told her that I might not be able to reply again because of my text balance.
Before I closed my eyes, I
asked God to completely heal Zildjian and give him immunity, so that he would
not suffer again from stomach upset. He did not deserve to be dextrose as young
as he was now.
I also told God that I would
accept whether I could take LET or not. I knew He is omnipresent. He knew
what’s good for me.
January 17, 2009
I woke up early so that I could immediately start washing my clothes.
However, I had to run the errand first. And when I was about to rinse them in
the washing machine, Papay Benson gave me the langka to be cooked for
our lunch. Thus, I did it quickly. I hung my clothes when I was already cooking
the langka. Good thing was it rained today. I did not have to sun-dry
palay.
After lunch, I took a bath, then I felt terrible drowsiness afterwards.
Thus, I gave myself a rest upstairs.
At past two, Mj sent this to me: “Musta? Ngtae p sya ngaun 4x.
Mtamlay ayaw kain knin. Gs2 lng dede. Wla n pti gmot, ala n pera. D k punta
Polot?” I have no load, so she texted me again, saying “Wala p b u
pngrgister? Kauspin u n kya c Auntie? Help k nmn cguro nun. D q pla cnbi s Mama
u abt Zj, yko kc n mgwori dn sya ky Auntie lng. Sbi pla Auntie kbbgay lng nya
pera ky Mama u para sa maintenance nya.”
I was forced to but load. I replied, “Wla p me pngregster. D bale n.
S Septmber n lng. Ang hirap, e!” But she did not reply. I did not know why.
While waiting, I watched tv at Aileen’s house. Yet, there was no answer from
Mj.
I did the dishwashing because I did not do the cooking. This setup is
much better if I do the cooking because most of the time, I will also do the
dishwashing. They let me do this.
At 5:30, I accomplished a good deed. It was when I finished Tonton’s
report in Credit and Collection. It was all about Replevin and Foreclosure. It
helped me as well to understand the difference.
Before I decided to fall asleep, I anticipated so long for Mj’s reply,
so when I failed, I texted her instead, saying “Nga pla, wag u n sbhin ky
Auntie about pngrgister kc sya n rin ang gmgastos kay Mama ay sya n rin cguro
ang magpapaayos ng haus.Gnyt!”
Since, Mj’s tiding about Zildjian was saddening, I asked God to heal him
completely. It was hurtful to know such a thing when I could not help it.
January 18, 2009
I got up at past seven. Later, I was told to sauté the fried fish in
eggs. It was our breakfast.
While having breakfast, I was watching tv at Aileen’s house. I had to
quit it when I cooked the ginataang tulungan. It was 9:30 when I
accomplished it.
Later, I faced my schoolwork. I also delivered Tonton’s report and the
summary and explanation. I just handed them to his mother.
I took a nap after dishwashing; it was past two when I came back to my
consciousness. I then reviewed the English and Math Proficiency tests in the
LET Reviewer I borrowed from Ate Che.
At 3:15, Mj requested load, so I immediately bought her. Then, I
learned that Zildjian was okay now and today was Prince John’s baptismal.
I understand why she could not reply as fast as she used to because O
knew she was doing chores for sure.
At five, we were conversing again. Here are some of her messages:
1. Pno
nga un? Kung my haus n dun, d p rn kmi mkkauwi dun hbng wla k p work.
2. Gs2
q n tlga mkaalis d2. Mhrap tlga pg sma2. Msta Mama? Ngttxt k b dun? Wla rn nman
kc cnbi c Auntie kung ok n Mama.
I told her not to worry about going to Polot or living
there. If they are with Mama, they will not starve. I also told her the
possibility of coming here in April, when the reunion is realized.
Then after a long wait, she sent this; “Nglinis
muna aq. C Hanna ngsuka nman. Skit dw tyan nya. Khpom p nga un. Pro pnapainom q
gmot. Ngaun lng sya suka.”
I was worried about it. I just hoped it would not
complicate Hanna.
I ran out of load, so I was not able to ask the
details of it. Yet, I believed she would be fine.
January
19, 2009
After having a hot drink, I folded my clothes. Later,
I overheard Papay Benson saying “Ningning, pakadtuon mo sira Bambi sa
pasakay.” He saw me before that, but he could not approach me personally,
though he knew that I would not decline.
Kuya Bambi was so furious. He thought he was being
salved or treated like a salve or other person to them. I did not say anything,
but the truth was I agree with him.
We went to the rice field after we ate rice and pansit.
There, we started immediately. We did a work they called as ‘puli.’ It is a
work wherein the doer of the action replaces the dead planted palay seedlings
with new ones. While doing so, we also picked up snails that pester the plants.
I enjoyed the task. It was not new to me because when
I was a kid, I used to help Papa in doing them in his tadiya. It is a
term they mean something like contract. I also experienced these before in
Papay Benson’s rice fields.
However, it was making my back ache a little. Yet, I
continued doing them devotedly and without any remorse.
Kuya Bambi rested twice before Is topped at ten, but I
understood him.
It was past ten when I read Mj’s text messages—“C
Hnna ngsusuka p rn. KDa dede at kain nya sinusuka nya. Pchck up q sna kya lng
wla pera.”
It made me very sad. I have no load, but if I do have,
I would have blamed Mj for that. She, I believed, has given her, so as
Zildjian, contaminated water. I wonder why they were hospitalized one day after
the other.
I was so tired when we got home at past 10:30 am.
Aside from exhaustion, I was also worried about Hanna’s condition.
After lunch, I sun-dried palay. I did it with a
little bit of annoyance. Yet, I tried to make it lively. However, I had to keep
them because the rain came down. The effort I gave would not pay off because I
would repeat the task so many times or I hope, once until the palay were
properly sun-dried.
Instead, I used Aileen’s PC.
At past three, my cell phone alerted me of two
messages. I read first Glenn’s. HE was asking if I could file on or before
January 30 in PRC. The second message was from Mj. It was sent at 1:45 pm.
There was just a signal problem at Aileen’s house.
Mj said, “Nkasuwero c Hnna. Ngsabi n q ky Auntie,
ng-iipon dw sya png-opera Mama u. Naka-sked n. Kw n lng dw muna bhla. Utang dw
muna u K. Benson, sbi nya.”
I almost cried in terrible mishaps of my kids. I
turned off the desktop and bought load. I texted Padi Glenn first, telling him
that I was not in financial capability to avail the April 5 examination for
teachers because of my problems. I told him about Zildjian and Hanna.
Then, I replied to Mj, who did not reply immediately.
Padi Glenn comforted me. I was upstairs when my tears
fell.
While waiting for Mj’s reply, I tried to catnap. It
was past four when she did. However, she was requesting for load. I told her to
wait because I was preparing for school.
At five, I was on the tricycle. Mj sent this to me: “Pngalwa
dextrose n. Wla p findings kc exmine p ihi, tae. Kloload q lng. Nloadan u n
me?”
Good thing, I have not yet.
While we were texting, in the middle of it, I cried so
many tears. I was in the library at that time. Gleazy was beside me. Next to
her was Aprilroz. They were writing. And I have implied to them that I have
problems.
Before 5:30, they learned my problems. “Gagaling
din anak mo,” they said.
Here are some of Mj’s text messages:
1. Prayers lng klngan q. Tnwgan q T. Jay. Sbi ng hram
muna aq ky Lola. 1 k lng nhrm q. D nman nsbi qng pdlhan nya q kc nputol uspan
nmin. Twgan a n lng ulit. 1,285 bnyad wla p lab pra s tae.”
I deleted the other two, but they were so thoughtful.
She told me to take care of myself when she needs to do it for herself. She
told me as well that she has no appetite since last night. She did not eat
lunch because her stomach was aching, too. I advised her to take care of
herself because I did not want to hear any sad news for her anymore.
While I was having a quiz on prof Ed 10, Auntie
Vangie’s text message arrived. Here they are:
1. Nku te bad news 4 ortion n tkga i2 dhil my gmot n
nailagy c Ate nung una n gling s PCSo nung unang araw n smakit ang mata mali
ang gamut. Pro pachckup muna sa puso, xray at blood test.. Panu ba i2 need 10
to 15k bka my mai2long c Ate at Emole… Sbay n me pa check s puso. Poroy galing
i2 kay Ti2 Sam u.”
2. Pcnsya n Poory hnd aq mk2long ngaun s anak u alam u
man pinagha2daan q p lng pampaopera kay Mama u… Kaya nereject q c Mj.
I replied with the second text. I told her that it was
okay. “Nagagawan naman ng paraan ni Mj, e,” I added. I also told
her that I could not ask Papay Benson. She asked why, thus I was forced to tell
her that I decided not to take LET this April 5, after I reasoned out why there
was crisis her in Bulan.
Auntie Vangie said, “Ganun ba? Sbagay nga… Cge lets
pray n lng n sna mkaraos din at mging successful operation kay Mama u. Wag u
magwori kay Mama u kmi n nila Sam at Jano bhla. Ok?”
I replied, thanking her.
Later, she sent this: “Ang gus2 q lng sna dis year
mkhnap n u ng job pra sa family u pra maialis u nc cla s Antiplo dhil skitin
cla doon. Good luck nd God bles u!”
I stopped replying since I bade goodbye already in my
last text.
I texted it to Mj at 7:30 pm.
After the 2nd period class, I stayed in the
library. I just wrote.
At quarter to nine, Mj sent this to me: “Inaasikaso
q muna kids. Pnakain. Nhihilo aq at nasusuka. Sobrang pagod cguro. Nkahiga nq.
Pnpa2log q Zj.”
I was right. She would experience it, as usual. Thus,
I advised her to take a rest. And I did not reply after her 2nd
text.
January 20, 2009
After breakfast, I asked Mj, “Musta?” She said, “Mgdamag d n
ngsuka Hnna kya lng d p ngpoo2. Blik ulit kmi doc, pnbblik kc. Mya txt kta.
Linis muna aq.”
I pursued writing until past nine. Then, I prepared our lunch. Before I
ate lunch, I stayed first upstairs, doing nothing.
At one-thirty-five, Mj texted me. She said, “D2 aq s doc. Pexamine q
n poo2 Hnna. D q n sinama Hnna. Mya blitaan kta kung ano result. Musta?”
I told her that I was about to take a bath. I asked her first about
Hanna’s condition before I took a bath.
She replied, “Ok n. Nglalaro n. Kya lng nung ngpoo2 sya mskit dw tyan
nya, tapos nun d n rin maskit. Ngllaro n ulit. Pkonti-konti lng dw muna pkain.”
At past 5, she texted me again. She told me that the doctor found eggs
in Hanna’s intestines. So, before they become worms, she needed to be given ‘pampurga.’
It made me laugh. The finding was reliable because Hanna has never been given
anti-worms before even once.
Though it was funny, it still saddened me due to the expenses. It was
supposed to be for our roofing. Mj and I talked about the coincidence. Every
time Tito Jay scheduled the padala for Mj, our kids, either of the two
of both, get sick. So, the money transfer would always be good for payment of
our debts, which was due to the inevitable medicines and consultation fees.
Then, she asked me how much I needed to file on April 5 LET. I just told
her P1,500, but I really need more than that. She promised me the amount when
she was able to talk to Tito Jay again.
She was determined to help me, thus my willingness to take exam came
back, though Mj and our kids need money for medicines, milk, and any other
things.
January
21, 2009
It has been raining since I woke up. I had nothing to do, thus I used
Aileen’s computer while waiting for the disruption of electricity. I heard it
was scheduled today at 9 am.
Before nine, I quit browsing the computer. I instead went upstairs and
did my assignment.
At ten, Aileen and I went to the kamalig, a dwelling owned by
Papay Benson and unsettled in by his employee—Langwit. Then, later I helped Ate
Ningning in the kitchen. I sauteed the sayote.
At past 10:30 am, Nonoy gave something to work on. Again! I faced it
immediately, but I must postpone it when I dishwashed and fetched water. There
was no water flow since last night. It was 2:30 when I finished summarizing his
report about Gender Issues, Development, and Empowerment.
I tried to sleep after that, but I failed. It was so noisy. I got up
before four.
After merienda, I did some bonsai thingy. I took a bath after 10
minutes.
While waiting for the ring, I wrote in the library. And before I left
school, I wrote, as well.
In the library, I felt ashamed in dealing with Ate Che due to my debt to
her. I thought it was the reason why she was cold to me.
At past nine, I went upstairs, and I texted some of my friends. Amy
replied immediately. She explained why she could not text me often. She opened
up her plan of resignation due to terrible stress. Bad thing, I ran out of
load.
Rean phoned me later. She was dialing my number since 1 am today. We
talked but I did not enjoy the conversation. She was not audible. Yet, I tried
to enliven our communication until she bade goodbye. Then, I texted her. I
thanked her for the call and said, “D u p rin tlga me nlilimot… As a
friend.”
Then, she said, “Froi nman d kta mka2lmtan kht mlyo n ako. Kau p rin
ang frnd q.”
I ran out of load.
January
22, 2009
Though I was still sleepy, I forced myself to get up so that I could
sweep in the buladan early. So, I did it while drinking coffee.
Later, while waiting for the sun to dry up the moisture in the cemented buladan,
I accomplished Nonoy’s report. I was just annoyed because his pentel pens were
inkless. He said he got them refilled. I used mine, but it was inkless, as
well. Good thing, I did it until the last letter of his visual aid.
At past nine, Jay-R and I were sun-drying palay. He was hired by
Papay Benson because Kuya bambi was not around. He was on an island.
At two pm, I stopped doing it. I took a bath. It was also when Papay
Benson looked for me so that I could help in re-sacking palay. Good thing,
I was on the verge of bathing. Ate Ningning told him that I was about to go to
school. I was freed from the toughest part of sun-drying palay.
I left the school immediately, but there were no classes in Rooms 8, 9,
and 10 because seminar about Time Management was being held. Thus, I went to the
library and started reading, then writing alter. However, the Inseparables
invited me to go to Managa-naga or Ate Salve’s house. We were going to eat
there. I joined them.
In Managa-naga, we ate bountifully. There were ginataang kalabasa,
Bicol Express, bopis, cold rice, champorado, and pansit. The last
two were the food that we bought after contribution. Ate Che purchased two
menus, as well.
It was sumptuous, indeed! I was so full. Aside from that, we were so
happy from the punchlines we gave as our conversation went on.
I also joined them in playing billiards. There was a billiard table
there, owned by Jardin Family.
Mj’s text message arrived at 4;10. She was regarding me. She also told
me that she has not contacted Tito Jay yet. I was not able to reply.
Efear texted me as well, using another number. He reasoned out why he
could not text me as often as before. He is jobless.
After Prof Ed 14, I stayed in the library. And since I bought load, I
texted Mj. I told her my worry—that I might be rejected on September 2009’s LET
because there were two schoolmates who said that PRC requires 36 units, since I
would only have 30 units, I have no choice other than to enroll again in June
2009.
Mj proposed asking help from Auntie Vangie, which I did not like to do.
Thus, she promised that she would do it tonight.
I waited for the result until she notified me at past 9:30 that Auntie
did not reply yet. But I still hoped. I knew it was God’s will. According to
Feng Shui or predictions, Monkey people are lucky this year, since I was born
on the year of the monkey. I believe this year is my big year.
At past 9:45 pm. Mj texted me again. She forwarded this first: “Sus,
1,000 lng ipgppliban p b yn. Syang nman! Sya cge pano b mgpadla s Bulan? My
Smart Padala b dun? Bgay u lhat detalye.”
I was so glad! It was an answered prayer. Mj’s great! She also told me
that Auntie Vangie asked her why I had to give Mj the task of asking for help.
I should have done it myself. It was because I was ashamed to do so.
I texted Padi Glenn later about it. We were going to go together on
Monday.
Before I bade good night to Mj, I regarded our kids. She said, “Slep
na kds. Aus nman, mlakas n ulit kumain Zj. C Hnna msigla n. Sobrang ingat q n
cla. Kya ingat u rn self u. Keln b u punta Polot?”
I thanked God for all these blessings.
January
22, 2009
I was inspired to sweep in the buladan today. I kept on sweeping
and sweeping until I decided to borrow money from Aileen so that I could have
passport ID, documentary stamps and cedula for the request of my
transcript of Records in RGCC.
It was 9 am when I left. I went first to a digital photoshop then I
notified the staff of RGCC’s Registrar that I needed TOR for board exam
purposes. And finally, I bought stamps and cedula.
When I got home, Jemark had scattered already the palay. I did
not help, instead I fried the fish.
Later, I started waiting for Auntie Vangie’s money transfer.
At ten-thirty, Ate Salve texted me. She told me that their application
was successful. It gladdened me that I might not have problems in filing for
LET.
I helped in sun-drying palay somehow, while still waiting. And
after we re-sacked the palay at past 2:30, I texted MJ. I asked why and what
details she gave to Auntie Vangie. Then I repeated that I must be filed on
Monday and not on January 30.
She replied after a few minutes, saying “Mainit ulo Auntie now ktxt q
nga e, nainis kay Jano kc nksked c Mama s doc now d n2loy kc wla mg=drive.
Gling kc dun cla Nnay kya nlaman q. E cnbi q ky Auntie.”
I said, “It’s ok. But she must send it on or before Sunday.”
I went to school early, but I borrowed P100 first from Aileen so that I
could claim my TOR.
In the library, Infante and Dichoso were there. They told me immediately
that they asked for financial help from our classmate, Ms. Sus, so that I could
avail myself of the LET on April 5. I was so touched by their concerns. I told
them later that my wife had already asked for help.
Later, I was confiding with them. They learned from me that we were
homeless. And my mother is undergoing eye checkups because they saw me as a
determined teacher-to-be.
They are fine with me. Aside from that, they are also funny and jokers.
They are game in teasing, especially Dichoso.
Ma’am Gerona was absent, so we had a chance to gab. I also did some
tutoring and inquiry about PRC to Tina, who had been there today. I have
learned that digital ID is not honored. The name tag must not be computerized.
Alas! I must spend it for passport ID gain. But it was okay! At least, I have
learned it early.
Ma’am Golloso was absent, as well. I bonded with my co-unit earners.
They were the 2nd semester enrollees.
At seven-thirty, I went to the library since they all have classes. I
read newspapers. I have learned more about Barack Hussein Obama.
Then, I entertained text messages of Efear’s half-sister, Shobee.
At ten pm, I posted an ad (WANTED: MAID) outside or in front of Ate
Ningning’s house, since Reggie’s workmate called me at past 5 that afternoon.
She was looking for an all-around maid. I promised her (Leah) to give her a
maid for within two or three days.
January
24, 2009
I
got up at seven and did sweeping. Later I stopped so that I could accompany
Eking in AG Villaroya. He’s going to enroll there. Before eight, we were
already there. But before that, Amy was asking for help. She needed money. I
referred Padi Glenn because I’m penniless. We agreed on going to Dr. Can’s
clinic.
In
AG, I was, I mean, we were entertained or accommodated by Botcho, my friend in
Polot, who is teaching there. He asked for my number so that he could notify me
of Eking’s examination in May.
I
made sure first that Eking could go home immediately before I went to Amy’s
house. Then, we went to see Glenn.
They
talked. Padi and I also did, but it was about our trip to Legazpi on Monday.
Amy
was just promised by Glenn. She needed to come back in the afternoon, if Padi
could borrow money from a certain person.
At past nine, we separated ways. She thanked me.
I washed some of my clothes when I got home. Later, at
past 10, I went to Bulasu and asked Ate Quennie if she has a LET reviewer and
if she knew someone who wanted to work as maid. I failed. I left after 10
minutes not because of failure, but because I have to fill our water containers
for kitchen and bathroom use. Water flow was not normal.
At one, I was in front of the computer. I never knew that Auntie Vangie
texted me at 1:30. She said, “Helo, Froilan! Nsabi u n kay Aileen? Pnhram b
u ng pera? D2 lng kc aq s haus ngau e. Antagal nwala ng migraine q. Ipa2dala q
nman agad s Lunes e.”
It was past 3 when I was able to read and reply to it. I thanked her and
apologized for the late response. She did not reply. I hoped it did not matter
to her.
Then, I immediately texted Padi Glenn. I also texted April and Ate Che.
Padi replied immediately and told me to wait because he would ask for help from
his Ate Ningning.
While waiting, Ate Che and I conversed. She did not have anything to
give. But It was okay because Padi Glenn has borrowed P1,400. I promised him
that I would return the amount as I receive the money transfer.
At past 4, I left home so that I could photocopy my papers/documents.
But I was stranded in front of Chingbee Trading Corp due to rain. I was there
for more than 30 minutes.
I went to Homo’s ID Shop first and availed their passport ID service. I
also conversed with Myles, who’s calling me Kuya Froi. While waiting for my ID
pictures, we talked about LET. She, again, advised me how to pass the exam.
At five-thirty, I got home. I already photocopied my document. My
college diploma was not reduced in size because the only xerox shop’s reducer
was out of order. I just hoped it would not matter to PRC.
Mj texted me at 5:30. It was about the delay. I said I already did, in
fact I’m very ready for our trip on Monday.
At past eight, I texted Padi Glenn, reminding him that on Monday, PRC might
be close because of Chinese New Year celebration. Then, he decided that we
would move it to the next day for surety. I agreed with him.
I texted Mj before I went to sleep, then I told her about the change of
date of filing at PRC.
January
25, 2009
I
just took coffee and dish washed when I woke up. Then I stayed upstairs and
read as a sort of review. Eking’s presence made me go downstairs.
Nonoy
gave me P30 for the service I rendered him the last few days.
I
pursued reading until 12 noon. I just took lunch and washed dishes. Then, I
read it again. However, I must nap at one. I have fallen asleep for almost one
hour. Yet, I stayed upstairs until past 3. Then, I used the computer. I
browsed. I played games as well until past 5.
Later
I went to Bulasu and asked Ate Quennie if I would hire Lorna, the woman applied
to me before Liezl months ago. Then she gave a compilation of Modules 4, 5, and
6, as well as seminar handouts.
On
the way home, I met Lorna. Unfortunately, she has already been hired by an
employer, who lives in J.P. Laurel. She was going to start tomorrow.
After
dish washing at 7 pm, I filled the containers, pails, basins, and soft drinks
bottles because it was said that there would be a water interruption.
It
was 9 pm when Padi Glenn’s text message arrived. He sent it at 6:30. He
proposed a trip to Legazpi tomorrow like what we planned first.
I
replied using Aileen’s number. And he finalized the trip, though I told him
that I could not make a second reply. Yet I assured him that whatever his
decision I would agree to it. Thus, I prepared my stuff afterwards.
January
26, 2009
My
excitement of leaving tomorrow made me sleepless. I felt I was scheduled to
take an examination today.
It
was 1 am, I think, when I fell unconscious and at 4 am when I woke up
voluntarily. I was about to get up at 4:30. Thus at wee time I was already
taking a bath. Papay Benson’s sleep was distracted.
At
four-forty-five, I was already set. I waited for Papay Benson to give me money,
even P100 for my lunch expenses, but he never did. He just went outside the
compound and checked if his fishermen have arrived. He never said a word. Then,
he closed the gate.
I
was so disappointed, yet it did not hinder me from postponing my trip. I knew
he wanted to give, but he did not have enough. It was okay! I rode a pedicab
with no ill-feelings.
Before
5 am, I was already anticipating Padi Glenn. I thought he was already awake. I
went to the back of their house, but the lights were off, even in the lobby of
the clinic. Thus, I waited.
It
was 5:30 when he opened the door for me, he immediately took a bath. Yet, the
first trip of Quenn’s was already missed by us. Good thing, a second trip bus
arrived. We rode on through the integrated terminal. The bus we missed was
still there. It was past 6.
Since
I lacked sleep, I felt dizzy. I, however, could not sleep because of the
uncomfortable sitting position. Glenn’s katabi was so fat that I could
only sit half-butted. When we were in Sorsogon, we had a comfortable seat.
I
informed Mj about my whereabout. I also told her to borrow Micheal’s Sun sim so
that I could phone on them when I got to Legazpi.
At
past nine, we were already in PRC. We abruptly started falling in line. It was
a very long, tiring wait. We had to fall in line in several windows. But I was
thankful that my papers were not rejected, and I have no lacking at all.
During
lunch time, Padi and I just dined in a carinderia nearby. I was so full.
And
at one pm, falling in line maddened me again. Good thing, it only lasted for 30
minutes. I was the first to complete the filing/registration processes.
Later,
we went to pacific Mall and bought Padi Glenn’s reviewer in National Bookstore.
He also shopped for tuna in can. I did not buy anything because at that time,
Auntie Vangie was not texting. She has promised me that she would send me the
money today. It saddened me so much. It was also the reason why I could not buy
Sun text load.
I
tried to nap in the van while anticipating Auntie Vangie’s notification that
she already sent the amount, however she did not.
At
five, we arrived in Bulan. I was so gloomy. I could not afford to break my
promise to Glenn. The good thing was it did not affect my class participation
and cognitive ability. I recited in Prof Ed 10 and I got 100% in Prof Ed 5
quiz.
I
stayed in the library from 7:30. Ate Che was there, as well as Dichoso. I tried
to be happy, yet sadness still lingered on, especially when Ate Che left at 8
pm.
I
got home at 8:35 pm, then I took in my dinner, and slept immediately after I
asked God to bless me tomorrow.
January
27, 2009
When
I rose, it was already 7:30. I hoped Auntie Vangie would send money today. I
also wished I could hire a maid, who I could refer to Lea—Reggie’s workmate.
At
8 am, I was in front of the computer, browsing Encarta Kids. It was a sort of
review. However, I had to quit it because I was directed to cook tortang
talong by Papay Benson. When we were done eating breakfast, the electric
current was cut again.
At
past 9, I was writing. I started collecting business-related terminologies, so
that I would pass the Major, imposed to me by PRC, and so that I could share it
to Padi Glenn. However, I have to stop it. Cooking our viand was my next task.
I did it with a happy heart.
At
10”30, Mj forwarded Auntie Vangie’s text message to me. It goes like this:
“Bkit kc ippdaan p sau/ Ayoko ng gnyan.Gsto q cia ang mgsbi, sya ang my kelngan
e.”
At
past 12, I was able to text her. I apologized to her and explained why I could
not text to remind her.
Before
1 pm, she replied. She said that it was okay. But next time I must not use Mj.
Then, she assured me that she would direct Junior to send money that I needed.
At
three pm, I was already in school. Junior sent me the control number of the
Kwarta Padala. I then thanked Auntie Vangie.
After
claiming the money, I paid Padi Glenn. Then, I joined the Inseparable Beauties
in the canteen. I also paid Ate Che.
I
was with them until 4:45 pm—laughing with them. Then I wrote in the library. I
pursued collecting reviewers, since Ma’am Enolva was absent.
At
7:30 pm, Lea—the one who was looking for a maid, called. She told me her ideal
housemaid and some other facts of the job. Prior to that, the applicant I
already hired this morning texted me that she could not accept the job. Yet I
was confident to tell Lea that I already have a hired maid.
Thus,
I went home immediately. I asked Aila if she wanted to work as a maid in
Manila. She did not commit, but I knew she liked the idea. She just needed her
father’s go-signal.
At
past nine, Mj and I were text conversing. I told her to help me pray so that I
could pass the LET. I also confided that I want to be a topnotcher so that I
could give RGCC merit.
Ate
Che texted me at 10 pm. We conversed about the fact that Mj and I were
unmarried. She teased me, too, about Ma’am Girado.
January
28, 2009
I
had a nice sleep last night/ I also woke up late/ Later I grilled the lawlaw
fish. Before I ate breakfast, I first talked to Aila and then to Tiya Mila.
She or the latter told me that her daughter did not know much about washing and
ironing. Thus, I notified Lea, who replied after Tiyo Turo permitted Aila.
Lea’s
reply confused me and gave me a bit of worry and problem. She accepted my
proposal that what if I give her a maid, who has husband and child yet
experienced in household chores. She did not respond when I told her that we must
wait again for an applicant.
At
eight-thirty, I text-conversed with Irene Dreu and Shobee. The former wanted a jamming;
thus I promised her that I would tell Amy and Glenn.
At
10, I sent Auntie Vangie a quote. Then, she asked if I had already claimed the
money. Later, we were talking about hiring maid. She told me that she has not
yet decided whether to hire or not.
Mj
also texted me. She said, “Nkkhiya ky Jen d p aq nkbayad ng utang me. S Mama
p nmn nya un.“
I
declined. I said she must do it by herself because she was the one who faced
them when she borrowed money.
At
eleven, Ate Che texted me, inviting for inuman. When I was about to
be there, she said, she’s just kidding. Geez! Good thing, I was still home. I joked
with her, too, to avoid embarrassment.
Aileen
was cooking when I got home.
Auntie
Vangie proposed Ayen’s transfer of employer. I said it was a nice idea, yet I gave
her the possibility that Ayen might be asked why she changed employer. It was
not replied.
At
one pm, after dishwashing, I went to Aileen’s house. I brought my school stuff and
wrote there. Later I researched on the PC. I almost filled three pages of paper
with business terminologies.
At
one-thirty, Daba texted me. She reminded me of our upcoming alumni celebration.
Then, we talked about LET and teaching profession’s fun and thrill. She
commented, “Welcome n welcome xmpre, hehe. Ms mganda nga kc mgkapareho n tau
ng profession. Tskam s deserving k nman tlga in d world of educ.”
Then,
at past three, I was surprised when P1,000 was handed to me by Papay Benson. I
never expected that. I thought I would be given it later or tomorrow.
I left
for school early in my excitement. I paid my tuition before I went to the
library.
Ma’am
Golloso gave us hope in landing a job in the teaching world when she discussed
the Principles of Learners-Centered Learning. According to her, she was willing
to help those she knew the caliber. She gave me an idea. I will ask for help
from her soon.
Lea
called at 8:30. I asked if she was told by Auntie Vangie about Ayen. Then, I was
forced to tell the truth, which had been the reason for not accepting her.
The
employer asked for Aila. She told me about the conditional salary for 3 months.
We will finalize the trip and fare tomorrow.
After
having supper, I talked to Aila. She agreed on the condition. I also oriented
her.
At
past 9 pm, I texted Auntie Vangie. I related the call that Lea made and our
conversation. I implied an apology. She replied at 9:30, saying it was okay.
I
went upstairs early so that I could have a long sleep for tomorrow’s review and
preparation for examination.
January
29, 2009
I
did dishwashing, grilling of fish, and dishwashing again before I started reviewing.
I did it in Aileen’s house while listening to music. Later, I used the computer
to memorize. I encoded some data while memorizing.
At
ten, I talked to Aila and her parents. I told them that I texted the employer
and demanded P1,000 for her fare and allowance. She has not replied yet.
I
was late for TS 2’s midterm examination. I took my test outside the room
together with two other latecomers. Though I was late in starting the test, I
was not the last one to pass the paper. But I asked and peeked for some answers,
especially in a few enumerations. I, however, gave Eric Hapin answers in two
styles of lesson plan. I could have finished my paper earlier.
Inseparable
Beauties and I took snacks in a canteen outside the school at 4pm.
Then,
after the announcement of the postponement of our exam on Prof Ed 14, I stayed
in the library. I preferred not to go home early.
Before
seven, I found this in Philippine Daily Inquirer:
MONKEY
(1920,
1932, 1944, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)
Your
star is bright and there is a lucky star beside you. Helpful people will
support and back up your projects. It is a lucky year to pursue your plans. There
will be many happy occasions. However, there is also an unlucky star surrounding
you. Refrain from arguing with others to avoid lawsuits and losing wealth. Don’t
be greedy and mind your own business, so you will succeed and prosper.
For
students, this is your lucky year. Study well and your grades will be higher,
and you could pass the board examination.
Be
careful in eating unhealthy or junk food because you are prone to stomach and
intestine-related illnesses.
Most
favorable periods: March 5 to April 3; May 5 to June 4; September 7 to October
7; November 7 to February 3, 2010.
Moderately
favorable periods: April 4 to May 4; June 5 to July 6.
Unfavorable
periods: February 4 to March 4; July 7 to September 6; October 8 to November 6.
--Philippine
Daily Inquirer
Special Feature: “your Fortune for the Earth
OX Year 2009”
Pages F2-F3
January 26, 2009
I
did not want to celebrate this, but it’s starting to come true. Furst, the help
given to me by Auntie Vangie, which was leading to my plan. It was a coincidence!
The Feng Shui said, “You could pass the board examination.” I was filed
in PRC, so there are only two possibilities. And I wanted a positive one. I
knew it was not godly, but I thought it was a sign from God. Besides, it was
conditional. I must study well. It was stated in the prediction.
Later,
Gleazy and I conversed. She related some of the funny things in her teaching
Day Care children and her grievances toward her pupils’ parents. But all in
all, she enjoyed the job, despite the unfair salary.
She
told this to me to imply that I must send my kids to prestigious pre-school
because 3-5 years of age are the critical ages of children that must not be
neglected. I just could not tell her that was my plan and wish. We have to
leave the library because students almost deserted the school. It was past 8.
Lea
did not text me the whole day. I wonder why. But when I was about to sleep, she
texted me. She said she would call tomorrow for a few questions about money transfer.
January
30, 2009
At
six-thirty, I woke up. I stayed in bed until past seven. I started reviewing
there and pursued it in my usual place of study—Aileen’s dining table. Playing music
was on my background of my memorization and cognition. I hoped it would still
be effective since I found myself singing along. I was just carried away by the
love songs. They seemed so wonderful today. It somehow distracted my review.
At
past twelve, Ate Che invited me to a snack session at Ate Salve’s residence
this 4 pm. I confirmed my arrival and presence.
Before
two pm, Efear and I text-conversed. We talked about ‘Cycle of Problem. He said,
“Wra kta mhimo. Di man mwaraan prblema tlga. Pero ayos man lng irog lng tlga
sini an buhay. Cge basi maubos ko an load sini. Mtxt p s Inay he he he.”
Liezel,
the all-around maid I recommended to Reggie’s workmate texted me. She told me
her plan of leaving her employer to apply at SM North. She apologized. I asked
her if Rona, the employer, knew about it and permitted her. She said so.
At past 4, I went to Ate Salve’s
house. I was half-full because I snacked pansit, loaves and boiled
saba. Yet, I still ate much of Ate Che’s treat.
I left them at 5:15 because I have
exam at 5:30.
Exams were not that hard, but they
were so difficult, especially in Prof Ed 5. I never expected that Ma’am Golloso
would give Cloze test.
I researched in the library after the
exams.
Before nine-thirty, Mj texted me. We
talked about my exams, but she bade good night after a few exchanges of
messages. She was sarcastic.
At past nine-thirty, Lea texted me.
She apologized and asked my info so that she could send money for Aila’s fare.
She would call tomorrow.
January
31, 2009
At
six-thirty, I was already washing my clothes. I finished at nine.
At
past nine, I went to Amy’s house because she asked me to write a success story
of her client. I got the format.
OI
started it when I got home, but I have to postpone it. I cooked our viand.
After cooking I did something in my bonsai garden. Then I finished the story.
It was 11:45 when I finished the draft.
Before
I forgot, Mj and I had a conversation at 8:50. She said, “Nga pla, lgi k hnahnap
ni Hnna. Hnihintay k nya lgi.” Thus, I promised her a call, if I had money.
After
lunch, I researched on the computer. I quit when I was directed to buy feeds
and bread.
I
was taking a nap, after merienda. I also did a review.
At
quarter to six, I delivered the success story to Amy. She was not there; thus I
went home immediately.
Ate
Che texted me, inviting. She wanted to have a jam.
I
replied, “He he. Wraa q budget nian.”
She
said, “Ayw n lng.”
Tina
was not able to join as well due to her tooth problem.
Epr
sent me the lyrics of the song ‘Who Am I?’ by Casting Crown.
After
dishwashing, I read. I had to pursue reading the modules lent to me by Ate
Quennie because she asked me tonight if I already finished it. She needed my
discussion and explanation—orally.
While
watching tv, I was reading, especially during commercials.
